GOVERNMENT DISCUSSING COMPENSATION FOR FLOOD VICTIMS.

08 December 2015

The Government is considering financial assistance
for businesses who've been hit by flooding.
Current flood relief legislation doesn't apply to businesses,
however the Agriculture and Marine Minister , Cork TD
Simon Coveney says that some help will be provided.
The Cabinet is expected to approve 5 million euro in initial funding
in response to flooding like that seen in Bandon at the weekend ,
with the situation to be monitored closely over the coming days.
Minister Coveney says that they will provide support for
small businesses who have been devastated
in the run up to Christmas.